LAWRENCEVILLE — Junior guard Nurideen Lindsey missed his second straight game with a concussion.

Coach Kevin Baggett said he was close to playing Sunday against Iona after feeling better over the weekend, but had a slight setback after conditioning on Saturday.

Lindsey needs to pass a series of concussion tests before he can be cleared to play.

“He didn’t really pass them enough to be able to get back and play today,” Baggett said.

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The coach said Lindsey should be able to play Friday against Canisius barring any setbacks.

Lindsey is averaging 10.2 points per game.

Tommy Pereira filled in admirably, scoring a career-high 17 points against St. Peter’s and 14 more in Sunday’s 67-62 victory over the Gaels.

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MyNeshia McKenzie scored 20 points, leading three players in double-figures, but the Rider women still dropped their second straight, 75-68, Sunday afternoon to Canisius at the Koessler Athletic Center.